PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kirillov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fedor Emelianenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Igor Kirillov's chin.

Emelianenko
vs
Kirillov

183 cm
23
229 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™
Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Igor Kirillov!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirillov fails with a takedown attempt.

Emelianenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Emelianenko gets underhooks to prevent Kirillov's takedown attempt.

Emelianenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Kirillov tries to sprawl but Emelianenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kirillov trying to hold on to Emelianenko's head to control him but Emelianenko postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Kirillov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kirillov trying to control here.
Emelianenko could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Kirillov is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to control. Kirillov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kirillov trying to control from the bottom.
Emelianenko trying to control the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Fedor Emelianenko just wasn't active enough.
Kirillov throws a right hand that Emelianenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelianenko also avoids with ease.

Kirillov gets caught flat footed, as Emelianenko shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kirillov looks gassed!
Kirillov keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.

Kirillov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Emelianenko is aware though and is defending well.
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirillov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Emelianenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko stays in close to Kirillov's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirillov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Fedor Emelianenko wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kirillov misses with a takedown attempt

and Emelianenko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kirillov's guard now.
Fedor Emelianenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Kirillov.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Emelianenko controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Kirillov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Emelianenko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Emelianenko is looking to take a break and control but Kirillov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emelianenko working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Emelianenko advances nicely into full mount.
Emelianenko avoids the attempt from Kirillov to control.
Kirillov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kirillov wants to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko is keen to just control but Kirillov is a slippery customer.

Kirillov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kirillov trying to control here.
Kirillov is not content to let Emelianenko control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that round.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Emelianenko circles away from the clinch attempt

so Emelianenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Emelianenko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Kirillov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Emelianenko throwing strikes but missing.
Emelianenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Kirillov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emelianenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirillov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Emelianenko stands up and waves to Kirillov to follow him.
Fedor Emelianenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirillov misses with a takedown

and Emelianenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kirillov keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Kirillov working a defensive guard here.
Kirillov keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.

Kirillov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Emelianenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Emelianenko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kirillov's guard.
Emelianenko controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to free his trapped foot but Kirillov is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Kirillov actively working from the bottom here.
Emelianenko wants to get back to his feet.
Kirillov trying to control here.

Kirillov looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control from half guard but Kirillov is working away.
Kirillov is trying to maintain the position but Emelianenko is very close to passing his half guard.

Kirillov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emelianenko pulls his head out easily.
Emelianenko seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kirillov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Kirillov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Emelianenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Kirillov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emelianenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emelianenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Fedor Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirillov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kirillov keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.

Kirillov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emelianenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emelianenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fedor Emelianenko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches up with Kirillov, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes Kirillov against the cage but Kirillov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kirillov misses with a double jab.
Kirillov wants to clinch but Emelianenko slips to the side

so Emelianenko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Emelianenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kirillov on the ground.
Kirillov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Kirillov is keeping the position.
Emelianenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Kirillov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emelianenko defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kirillov working for a triangle but Emelianenko defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kirillov keeping full guard, as Emelianenko tries to pass.

Kirillov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emelianenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Kirillov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Emelianenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kirillov is looking to sinch up a triangle. Emelianenko throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kirillov's body to avoid the submission. Kirillov has instead reached around Emelianenko's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kirillov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Igor Kirillov!